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FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures
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FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures

The auction rules carefully balance multiple congressional objectives to encourage broadcaster participation, maximize auction revenue, conduct a fair and open auction, and promote competition.

FCC denies T-Mobile request to limit spectrum, approves new auction procedures

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Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.
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Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.

Private sector initiatives like Comcast?s Internet Essentials and AT&T?s commitment to offer affordable options are steps in the right direction to reduce the economic barriers to broadband access. But less than half of households in the lowest-income quintile have Internet at home.

Internet companies increase low-cost broadband programs. But there?s more to do.

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CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract
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CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract

Verizon refuses to build out FiOS to many underserved communities up and down the East Coast, and has abandoned upkeep of the traditional landline network, leading to extensive service problems for consumers. In these negotiations, the union members? interest is linked directly to the public interest, since our jobs involve maintaining quality service on traditional landlines and building and servicing Verizon?s state of the art FiOS broadband network.

CWA and IBEW leaders announce plan to stay on job, continue fight for fair contract